21 killed as bandits attack Katsina village
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed that 21 persons were killed in a bandits attack on Baure village, Safana Local Government Area of the state.
This is contained in a statement by the command’s public relations officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Friday in Katsina.
He said, “On January 7, 2025, in Baure village, Safana LGA, some suspected armed bandits attacked a joint team of Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante members, who were returning from a condolence visit.
“The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from police operatives attached to Safana Divisional Headquarters, who rushed to the scene and restored normalcy.
“Sadly, 21 persons were fatally shot as a result of the attack.”
Mr Aliyu said efforts were ongoing to ensure the arrest of the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
He added that further developments would be communicated as the investigations continue.
(NAN)
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